Top Tutors serving Long Island

Sam: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
My name is Sam, and I recently graduated from Yale University with a BA in History. I really enjoy helping people learn. Teaching is great, and I'm here to help!
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Polina: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hi, my name is Polly and I am a recent graduate in Biology/Chemistry, magna cum laude at CUNY. I am entering my 1L year in the fall.
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
LSAT: 166

Emily : Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...relations with a minor in Middle Eastern studies, and I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three years, across a range of ages and subjects. I've earned consistently high scores on my ACT and AP tests, and I'm comfortable teaching advanced math (up to calculus 3), biology and chemistry as well as ACT/SAT test prep. Besides teaching higher level math and science, I'm comfortable and...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Tyler: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in Economics and Government, and I just finished my first year at Columbia Law School this past May. I ran several student organizations at Hamilton and gained a lot of experience teaching and mentoring younger students. I really enjoy getting to know my students and I like to bring a sense of humor to my lessons to help keep them engaged. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade to seniors in college and I...
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics, Government
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Somerset: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...reading a book, or seeing the final project up on stage. When I was young, I loved reading but hated to write. Eventually I had teachers who showed me the power of what writing can do, and it changed my life. I'd like to be that person for my students. I tutor in many different disciplines, largely around English, as well as music on guitar and piano. I take a personal, holistic, and Socratic-based approach...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting

Alison: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...application problems in math can make math much more exciting, and can help the student understand even fuller! In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar and flute. I have a passion for music and have been in several orchestras for over a decade. I apply the concept of playing an instrument to not only myself but the student, and to always seek self improvement. I also am a camp counselor in the summer and...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Current Undergrad, Nursing

Erica: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...students of all ages and backgrounds. While I did graduate with a degree in history, I am also very comfortable tutoring Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, as I have taken all these courses at Harvard as pre-requsities for Dental School. I have also taken the SAT, DAT, MCAT, and GRE, and am more than willing to help tutor anyone preparing for these exams -- as someone who has taken them not too long ago, I myself...
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Columbia College of Dental Medicine - Current Grad Student, Predentistry
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 800

Chris: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hello, I have always loved teaching math and more recently CS topics including basic programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Machine Learning. I have a BS in Applied Mathematics from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and I am currently working as a software developer in NYC. I look forward to hearing from you !
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Alexius: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...from elementary grades to high school. My favorite subject to tutor in is Mathematics. In my experience, I love finding new ways to directly influence and impact the youth. I enjoy working with children with expanding minds and have a passion for teaching. Additionally, I particularly like the fact that teaching provides the optimal opportunity for me to express my empathetic nature while simultaneously being a role model. In my spare time, I enjoy writing...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-Newark - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Matthew: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in Medicine. This decision required a return to academia to complete a litany of core science classes required for medical school. Having recently completed these requirements, I would be thrilled to assist students in their journey through these subjects. With the new MCAT format heavily emphasizing Biochemistry, I feel confident that I can help students achieve their maximum potential, having personally scored in the 99th percentile in the Biological and Biochemical Foundations section.... In my previous...
Education & Certification
East Carolina University - Bachelors, Systems Engineering
Boston University - Masters, Masters of Science in Business Administration

Shadidur: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and other undergraduate students in college, but more importantly I have worked as an instructor at the local Mathnasium for over a year. During my time at the Mathnasium, I have learned many teaching methods and how to relate to students to get the concept across. I have experience with tutoring but more importantly, it is a passion for me. I love helping students cross the bridge in regards to concepts and get to the...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 700

Gabriel: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hi everyone! I am currently working as a Mechanical Engineer at Johnson and Johnson. I have always had a passion for math and science and truly enjoy teaching others. I take pride in finding creative ways of simplifying concepts while simultaneously engaging my learners. As cliche as it may sound, I am true believer in the motto "Learning can be fun!". I look forward to working with you soon!... Once a student becomes comfortable with a...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 710

Marc: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...collaborate with you. My main approach through teaching is genuine connection. Through authentic relationship building, I am able to meet you half way and beyond to make sure your academic needs are being met. My journey to becoming a New York teacher/tutor was not linear and I have life experience to offer outside of the classroom that I would be more than willing to share. I understand the complex needs of students and aim to...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Relay Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts Teaching, Early Childhood Special Education

Sarah: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...English, I understand what I was missing when I was in high school: "The WHY." Understanding that writers write novels for a really big reason has helped me make sense of the work I did as a student and the work I'm doing with my students now. It's our job to delve into these novels and think about them in a specific and focused way so that we can understand ourselves better as humans. It's...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education

Colin: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I have completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's in Marine Science. I have taken courses in a variety of subjects, and worked as a Teaching Assistant for several science classes. Academics can be challenging, but I believe you can achieve success through persistence, patience, and the right help.
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Stony Brook University - Master of Science, Marine Sciences

Emily: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...or you are looking to learn some of the basics before taking a trip, I am ready to work with you. I have been studying Italian language and culture for ten years, including attending full immersion programs at the Universit per Stranieri in beautiful Perugia, Italy. I graduated from Arcadia University with a B.A. in Italian. My background in Spanish language began in college, and I was able to improve very quickly through my travels...
Education & Certification
Arcadia University - Bachelor in Arts, Italian

Hardain: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...recent graduate from Columbia University in MSc Actuarial Science with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. I have prior experience tutoring students during my bachelors in London, UK and thoroughly enjoyed it. Mathematics and economics are the main subjects which I love teaching and believe that to be successful while tutoring, it is important to relate the subject matter to real world examples. During my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer, martial arts and...
Education & Certification
City University London - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Actuarial Science

Alexander: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am an ambitious Computer Science student who is excited to help others succeed!
Education & Certification
Yeshiva University - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Inderpreet: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in which case I can help those students who will be taking certain AP classes because I’ve taken those exams. I love math and science and these subjects have always been a strong suit and that’s why I chose to pursue a career in the medical field. Nevertheless, I found Spanish and the social sciences to be fairly straightforward which allows me to tutor these subjects with great clarity and focus as well. The one...
Education & Certification
State University of New York at New Paltz - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Jason: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Biochemistry. Over the past five (5) years, I have tutored several students ranging from the ages of 7 to 18. By far, my favorite subject to tutor is Math because once a student understands a mathematical concept, the problems that he/she struggled with before become astonishingly easy. I believe that tutoring is a very underestimated supplemental tool that should be more seriously considered if a student is having trouble grasping the concept. A fair and...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
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